Extra £6 billion local roads funding will provide welcome boost

The Department for Transport has revealed its plan to allocate £6 billion to local authorities in a bid to improve the inconsistent quality of Britain’s local roads between 2015 and 2021.

Severe weather conditions in recent years have left local councils struggling to meet the demand for road repairs, so the funding will provide a welcome boost if it “survives a post General Election spending review” warns ICE Director General Nick Baveystock.